Amazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread

Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep. New Alexa devices from Amazon The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.